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The latest US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, a measure of inflation, came in lower than expected at 3.1%, beating expectations of 3.2%, with a corresponding 0.1% drop in headline inflation figures. According to Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, the cooling inflation data adds to the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will … Read more
New US regulatory guidance allowing banks to become validators for blockchain networks is a major step for institutional adoption but worsens centralization risks, Bohdan Opryshko, chief operating officer of staking service provider Everstake, told Cointelegraph. On March 7, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) eased its stance on how banks can … Read more
OKX has denied a report that it’s being investigated by European regulators for failing to block Bybit hackers. OKX Says It Took Steps to Block Bybit Hackers OKX, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has refuted reports suggesting that it is being investigated by European regulators for failing to block Bybit hackers. OKX, which is subject to … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has acquired a key European Union license that will enable the company to offer derivatives products throughout the region, potentially opening the door to a more advanced segment of the trading community. In a March 12 announcement, OKX’s Europe CEO, Erald Ghoos, confirmed that the exchange acquired a Markets in Financial Instruments … Read more
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance has crested new highs as altcoins’ short-lived rally fizzles, according to data from Matrixport, a cryptocurrency financial services platform. As of March 12, Bitcoin dominance — a measure of Bitcoin’s share of crypto’s overall market capitalization — stands at 61.2%, according to Matrixport. This is up from a cycle low of around … Read more
Andrew Hohns, founder of Newmarket Investment Management, unveiled a proposal for U.S. “Bit Bonds” designed to leverage bitcoin’s growth to reduce national debt, lower interest rates, and empower household savings during the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s March 11 summit in Washington, D.C. Bitcoin Bonds Could Slash U.S. Interest Rates, Boost Savings, Andrew Hohns Argues Speaking at … Read more
Blockaid has announced a partnership with the Sui Foundation to enhance the Sui ecosystem’s security. According to the announcement, Blockaid will add protection to Sui wallets and respond to smart contract exploits, offchain threats and operational faults on Sui. The Sui Foundation supports the growth of Sui, a layer-1 blockchain launched in May 2023 with … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. San Francisco – 12th March 2025: Rakurai, the infrastructure project supercharging Solana staking, has closed a $3 million seed funding round led by Anagram Ventures. Other investors in this round include Paper Ventures, Colosseum, Slow Ventures, Robot Ventures and Crypto.com. P2P.org, GlobalStake and Cyber Fund also … Read more
The U.S. SEC has delayed decisions on spot ETFs for major altcoins including XRP, SOL, ADA, and DOGE until May, citing the need for further review. Meanwhile, the agency will host a key roundtable to address crypto asset classification and pave the way for clearer regulation. SEC Pushes Back Crypto ETF Decisions, Plans Roundtable on … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed ruling on whether or not to permit Cboe BZX Exchange to list options tied to asset manager Fidelity’s Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETFs). The agency has given itself until May 14 to approve or disapprove of Cboe BZX’s request to list options tied to Fidelity Ethereum Fund … Read more